1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Alpine | Italdesign |
| Model | A 106 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |
